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SRES 517119th CongressIn Committee
A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.
Introduced: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-Florida)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Senate Resolution 517 expresses opposition to congressional earmarks, condemning their use as wasteful spending that circumvents Senate rules. The resolution calls for a permanent ban on earmarks, citing increased national debt, corruption risks, and the need for fiscal responsibility.
Key Points
- 1Condemns earmarks as wasteful spending that bypasses Senate rules
- 2Notes Congress has overseen $12.5 trillion in deficit spending since 2020
- 3Highlights that interest payments on national debt exceed $1 trillion annually
- 4References previous Republican bans on earmarks in 2010, 2019, and 2021
- 5Calls for permanent ban on earmarks and fiscal responsibility
Impact Areas
Federal budgetCongressional ethicsTaxpayersGovernment spendingFiscal policy
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